HC Deb 09 December 1952 vol 509 c39W
117 and 118. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government (1), if he will permit electric washing machines, drying and laundry facilities to be provided by local authorities in all industrial areas where large numbers of women are engaged in industry;

(2) if he will allow buildings to be built or converted so that adequate washing, drying and laundry facilities can be provided by local authorities on housing estates and in other cases within a reasonable radius of where large numbers of people live.

Mr. Marples

My right hon. Friend is willing to consider reasonable proposals from local authorities where the existing facilities are inadequate.